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Strategic Intelligence Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 128895
Title: Analyst
Functional Title: Strategic Intelligence Analyst
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: VPR-Research Development
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Research Strategic Intelligence Analyst will be a critical member of the UMD Research Development Office (RDO) supporting the RDO mission to grow the volume and visibility of the UMD Research Enterprise. Reporting to the Sr. Proposal Development Manager, the Analyst will work with colleagues in the RDO as well as those across the institution to support strategic research initiatives and data-driven decision making to position the University of Maryland and its faculty for success. This person will develop a portfolio of research strategic intelligence products to aid leadership in making informed decisions regarding strategic research areas and funding opportunities, and assess outcomes from significant research investments. The Analyst will be charged to provide analyses on federal and foundation funding sponsors, identify areas of strength and opportunity for UMD research utilizing available data and human intelligence, and present and advance actionable recommendations utilizing current best practices in the field of strategic intelligence. These efforts will ensure the delivery of research strategic intelligence analysis and solutions to the Vice President for Research, leadership of the Research Development Office, and other campus units.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:
Three (3) years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and actively to identify gaps and patterns in information, form conclusions, and make actionable recommendations to stakeholders and other relevant parties.
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the drive to explore new topics.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated skill in navigating and analyzing returns from databases and other software applications to create unique document deliverables.
  • Demonstrated experience in the Microsoft Office and Google suite.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferences:
  • Master’s degree and one year of related experience;
  • Ability to work across a complex organization to extract data and human intelligence to inform reports.
  • Ability to quickly pivot and manage competing requests for analysis.
  • Ability to create compelling, informative documents that reflect the stakeholder’s needs and preferences.
  • Familiarity with the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) organization.
  • Effective at working with and harmonizing inputs from diverse stakeholders.
  • University experience.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
No visa sponsorship for this position
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.
Posting Date: 10/12/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 11/09/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * Do you have active and ongoing eligibility to work in the United States and for the University of Maryland, College Park? Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
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